"Success is an iceberg; what people see is only on the surface,” says Time Magazine writer Alex Altman. Its pinnacle juts out of a vast ocean, yet beneath it, unseen, are things that make it rise gloriously to the top: hard work, sacrifices, discipline, perseverance, rejections, failures, and...
The Good Guys honor Great Moms in heartwarming love letters Some of them do it full-time. By full-time, we mean round-the-clock, 24/7, rain or shine, no holidays, sometimes without a lunch break. But they do it always, with love. And they will do it again, over and over. SMDC , in partnership with...
Check your Facebook feed, and it’s likely that several of your friends have been going on a plant craze. It may seem like a social media fad, but for some people, caring for houseplants or adding a green touch to their homes has been a great stress-reliever during quarantine. There are definite...
If we could have it our way, Earth Day would happen every single day! Being conscious of our consumption and carbon footprint isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Small actions, when done consistently, can have a long-term impact. Being kinder to the Earth helps conserve our natural resources to be...
In the shadow of a pandemic, people have welcomed the auspicious opportunities 2021 is bringing – opportunities to prosper in life, in love, and in business. Enterprising individuals know that assets like real estate investments are the way to go. And why not? You’ll have a property to call...
SMDC’s community programs bag Quill awards for community relations and CSR What makes a community? For real estate leader SM Development Corporation (SMDC), it is not just the infrastructure that serves as a dwelling place for a group of residents. It is about creating a community where people...
Last January, SM Investments Corporation was one of 380 companies across 11 sectors included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). This was the second time SM was cited in the said index, which measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal...
Working on a few style tweaks around your home can enhance the positive energy in your space Let’s admit it, one way or another, we want to look into the different ways of attracting luck and good vibes into our home. There’s no harm in trying anyway. If you believe in the principles of feng...
Upholding the standards of excellence that led to its recognition as 2020 Best Developer at the 8 th PropertyGuru Awards, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) continues to redefine the landscape of urban dwelling with game-changing projects that perfectly strike the balance between luxury and...
With a health crisis still looming among us, festivities have been celebrated a little differently this year – safely at home, with just family and others in your bubble. Nonetheless, you can still make your Valentine date more special for your loved ones with your cozy home set-up and the...
“My dad retired from government service at the age of 60 then studied law. He was able to finish it at 66 years old. Two doctorate degrees, two masteral degrees, and—at the age of 60-plus, he still managed to get his law degree.” Listening to JR Papel talk about his father, one feels pride in...
A spectacle like no other. On that rainy afternoon in late November, they heard a familiar sound, followed it, went to their balconies and saw a stage being set up right in the vast pool area of their community. As word spread around, people started to gather in their balconies. They got the...
